VT3000 - Add an Alarm to PSM

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Overview This guide explains how to setup an Alarm on a PSM. The instructions shown will work for a BSC, TIM. PC BSC or PC Input Module as the setup is exactly the same. Communications are not covered in this guide.

Requirements See Requirements Here 1. The VT3000 Core Software installed and running on your system. 2. A Coordinator must be setup, powered and communicating with the VT3000 Core Software. 3. Software PC BSC or PC Input Module - the plug in must be loaded in the VT3000 Core software and there must be at least one license remaining. 3. Hardware BSC, TIM or PSM - the device must be powered and communicating with the system.

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Step 1. Open the VT3000 web interface – select VT3000 Core Software - log in – select Configuration – select Devices. Configuration Devices

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Step 2. Select the Device that you want to add the Alarm to from the list - select Edit.

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Step 3. Select the Monitoring Points tab.

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Step 4. Ensure that the Root is selected.

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Step 5. Select the Add Alarm icon from the toolbox.

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Step 6. Alarm Properties - the instructions will only cover alarm modes for buttons. If you are looking for a Label Alarm CLICK HERE or Contact Alarm CLICK HERE Alarm ID - this is generated by the VT3000 software. Alarm Name – enter a name for the Alarm/button. MODE - Dual State – press the button to set alarm - press the button to clear alarm. MODE - Dual State with Reason on Clear – press the button to set the alarm - press the button to clear the alarm with a list of Reasons. MODE - Tri-State - press the button to set the alarm - press the button to acknowledge the alarm - press the button to clear the alarm. MODE - Tri-State with Reason on Acknowledge - press the button to set the alarm - press the button to acknowledge the alarm with a list of Reasons - press the button to clear the alarm. MODE - Tri-State with Reason on Clear - press the button to set the alarm - press the button to acknowledge the alarm - press the button to clear the alarm with a list of Reasons. MODE - Mono State - press the button once to set & clear the alarm Color - select a color for the button to show as on the touch screen.

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Step 7. After the alarm is setup - select Root. The alarm will show as the name entered in Step # 6.

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Step 8. Add additional Alarms by repeating the steps above. Once you have added all Alarms Select Save & Exit.

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Select a Guide Here Add an Alarm with a Reasons (Root Cause) Add an Alarm as a Label Add Communications to an Alarm Setup a Wired Contact (Input) as a Dual State Alarm Setup a Wired Contact (Input) as a Tri-State Alarm Setup a Wired Contact (Input) as a Tri-State w/Reason on Acknowledge Alarm Install a Device Plug In (PC Module, BSC or PSM)

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